Packaging Development & Technology  Intern

Packaging Development&Technology  Intern

Start date:August/September 2026

Duration:6months 

Platform/Project:Multiple Teams (please see below).  

Location:Nijmegen 

Basic Requirements for all: 

You should havestrong communicationskills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus) 

• EU - Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for at least 50% of the duration of the internship. 

• Non - EU Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch University for the whole duration of the internship.

NOTE: EU working rights arerequired(Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa) 

Platforms: 

• Flexibles  

• Rigids  

• Fiber-based  

• Decarbonization

Assignments and key activities: 

• Participate in new packaging design & materials development, 

• Supporting sustainable packaging projects (Rigid Plastic Packaging, Flexible PlasticPackaging, Fiber-based Packaging, Decarbonization)

Examples:

• Scouting ofnew technologies:identifymaterials and converting solutions (Technical research, Meetings with suppliers, Creativity sessions, Consumers Insights analysis...)

• Feasibility study:verification of the technical feasibility (Tests in the lab, Trials on the production lines...). Estimation of the material costs and investments. Benchmarking versus standard. Life Cycle Analysis. Compliance withregulations,recycling process. 

• Review relevant literature and external information

• Run small packaging projects independently

Specific Team Requirements: 

• 4thyear Bachelor or Master studentwith classes on packaging design/technology/polymers/fiber/sustainability/LCA:

• PackagingEngineering/Technology

• Chemistry Engineering

• Packaging Sustainability

• Food Technology

• Knowledge in packaging materials, packaging process, packaging legislations, packaging end of life process, and packaging lab tests

• Knowledge in sustainability

• Internship experience in packaging development/design or food/cosmetic/pharmaceutical company/packaging supplier is a plus 

• You are an analytical person, withgood communicationskills who can take initiative and ownership and can work independently. Have good time management andproblem-solvingskills andisable to show adaptability. 

Recruitment process

CV review – We screen applications for key eligibility criteria (e.g., EU working rights).

OnlinePymetricsassessment

Screening interview – An initial interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Hiring Manager interview

Offer – Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the program.

Please note: The recruitment process can take 4–6 weeksin total, from application to offer.

What we offer you: 

We take interns seriously. You canexpect fromus to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear allgoodideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online). 

As a Kraft Heinzinternyou’llbe the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game.Are you up for the challenge?

About Us

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight$1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately$25 billion.We’rea globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, andnumerousother grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Bull's-Eye, HP,Leaand Perrins, Quero, ABC, Master,Banquete,Orlando, Benedicta, Honig,Pudliszki,Wattie’samong others.

No matter the brand,we’reunited under one vision:To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hun